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The Airpark's best aviation companies, goods, services and events Helping baby boomers find the slow lane in retirement is URA Group's specialty

Airpark experts see promise in aviation activity Council OKs Adventist campus changes

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42 Cutting the Paper Trail

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44 On the Downlow

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Polo adapts to ‘new normal’ One of the world’s most recognizable polo events is in the books for 2020. The reconfi gured Stella Artois Polo Classic: Presented by Kettle One wrapped up a day of festivities November 7 with new victors—and rave reviews from attendees for the socially distanced setting at WestWorld of Scottsdale.

As part of the city of Scottsdaleapproved changes for 2020 and after receiving certification from HealthyVerify, the Stella Artois Polo Classic returned with a reduced capacity of 3,132, which was sold out. The event featured an extensive social distancing plan, mandatory masks for guests, sanitation stations, temperature checks and an all open-air approach with tables, lattice fencing and umbrellas instead of tents.

The day kicked off with Scottsdale Maserati’s Arizona Polo Club victorious over Mark Taylor Residential’s Denver Polo Club 6-5. Diego Florez scored four of the Arizona team’s goals.

In the featured match of the day, EPR Polo went head to head with Celebrity

Cruises in a match supporting Arizona Equine Rescue and Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center. Celebrity Cruises won 6-4, and the match donated $10,000 to the benefiting charities.

In the final match of the day, alumni representing Safeway Albertson’s Work to Ride took on Sanderson Lincoln’s Women’s All-Stars, resulting in an 8-4 victory.

Fans also enjoyed a variety of shows within the show, including Phoenix Fashion Week’s Longest Catwalk Fashion Show, as well as the Canine Couture presented by Lugari Pet Salon, which gave 35 canines a chance to compete for prizes.

Arianna Dueñez with Brownie (shih tzu) won Best in Show, Bernadette Parra with Lucky (shih tzu) won Best Costume, Damaris Portillo with Molly (pug mix) won Fancy Fifi and Jason Gunawardena with Enzo (Yorkie) was awarded Bow Tie Stud. All winners received cash prizes, ribbons and gift baskets from Lugari Pet Salon.

Fans enjoyed halftime performances by the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, a

preview of Barrett-Jackson’s 2021 Collector Car Auction and luxury car displays

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Attendees also enjoyed another new charity experience called “Million Dollar Mingle.” The concept was organized and led by former NFL Player AC Caswell and brought together celebrities, professional athletes, corporate executives and socialites to support local charities. To conclude the day and night, R Entertainment produced a “drive-in” concert with local rocker Roger Clyne.

The following charities were also able to raise money through the event for their programs and services: Phoenix Chapter of African American Scholar Athletes, Phoenix Children’s Museum, Hoof and Paw Rescue and Vision Lake Consulting.

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WaFd Bank Arizona donates $20K to Extended Hands Food Bank

Scottsdale’s WaFd Bank Arizona donated $20,000 to Extended Hands Food Bank through its WaFd Foundation granting arm. The WaFd Foundation’s purpose is to facilitate direct giving to community-based nonprofits serving low- and moderateincome individuals’ needs.

During the last year, the local team gave more than $160,000 in local grants through the foundation and $2 million across its eight-state footprint.

“Banks—and bank leaders—are in a unique position in times of crisis. Many times, a crisis can or will have a financial impact,” says Mike Brown, WaFd Bank Arizona president. “WaFd Bank, by virtue of our strong capitalization and market strength, is uniquely positioned to help our clients and our communities in this time of uncertainty.”

Extended Hands Food Bank was founded in Fountain Hills in 2004 when Pastor David Iverson found out that the local Fountain Hills food bank was going to close. Since 2004, the demand for the food bank has continued to increase more and more. According to Extended Hands,

WaFd Bank team member Jermain Constantine, left, Extended Hands Food Bank Pastor David Iverson and WaFd Bank Arizona President Mike Brown. (Photo courtesy WaFd)

Arizona’s hunger rates are higher than national averages: • 17.8% of Arizonans are food insecure, compared to 15.9% nationally.

• 28.2% of Arizonan children face hunger, compared to 21.6% nationally.

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commonly happens. Right now, people need to come together to help each other,” says WaFd Bank Fountain Hills Branch Manager Marianne Pinter, whose team has volunteered for the food bank for many years. “When we met with Pastor Iverson and heard about their great need, we were motivated to action in every way we could.”

Commercial Properties helps sell Airpark building

Commercial Properties Inc./CORFAC International (CPI), Arizona’s largest locally owned commercial real estate brokerage, helped sell 14287 N. 87th Street (second floor), a 12,204-square-foot office condo in Scottsdale.

Scott Nelson from CPI’s Scottsdale office represented the buyer, Spooner Real Estate LLC. “Through our diligent process we were able to identify this opportunity as an ideal fit to serve as Spooner Physical Therapy’s new headquarters,” Nelson says. “The class A improvements and suitable floor plan made this space nearly plug and play.”

Located just south of Raintree Drive and west of Pima Road and the Loop 101 freeway at 14287 N. 87th Street, this class B office building overlooks Pima Road with Loop 101 visibility.

Spooner Real Estate LLC purchased the building for $3.4 million/$280 per square foot.

AIRPARK BusinessNews Diana Paraskevas is a new affiliate agent with Coldwell Banker Realty

Diana Paraskevas has associated with the North Scottsdale office of Coldwell Banker Realty as an affiliate agent.

“Nothing in the business brings me more joy than helping my clients transition to their new homes,” she says.

“With my passions for both homes and connecting with people, selling real estate comes naturally and brings me joy.

I decided to affiliate with Coldwell Banker

because of its core principles of honesty, integrity and commitment to excellence through nonstop innovation and forward thinking.”

Prior to affiliating with Coldwell Banker Realty, she managed her family’s property portfolio, Paraskevas Group.

Her daily duties included marketing the properties, collecting rents, screening prospective tenants, maintaining the

Airpark’s EcepHan North America launches PPE business

Airpark-based EcepHan North America is helping fight COVID-19 by providing PPE items to the medical community and businesses nationwide.

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Scottsdale Bar readying ‘Ethics Game Show’

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Looking Up

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he Scottsdale Airport and surrounding area were doing well in the 2019 fiscal year.

According to Sarah Ferrara, aviation planning and outreach coordinator for the Scottsdale Airport, aviation activity at the airport and airpark brought in $688 million in economic benefits for the region, supporting 3,979 jobs amounting to $241 million in income. Spin-off airpark activity, unrelated to aviation, added $10 billion in economic benefits.

“It really is no joke what an airport can bring to a community, and so a lot of people don’t realize that it impacts some of the industrial area around it. It brings businesses,” Ferrara says.

Following such fruitful activity, however, the COVID-19 pandemic hit—which did bring with it some consequences.

Ferrara discussed these topics at the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce’s Scottsdale Airpark Forum, which was broadcast via Zoom on October 30. In addition to Ferrara, the event featured keynote presenter Jim Keeley, founding partner and designated

broker for Colliers International—as both presenters could be considered experts in the area’s business landscape.

According to Ferrara’s presentation, in April, early in the pandemic, although local traffic at the airport increased, traffic took a hit in itinerant, instrument flight rules and overall operations. Turning the focus to itinerant operations—or visiting aircraft—Ferrara cites an approximately 20% decrease in visiting corporate and private jets from April to June of this year versus last year, followed by a 25% rebound increase in July through September.

“We’re still not where we normally are, but again, very positive numbers for us,” Ferrara says, adding that September’s itinerant operations alone were up approximately 14%. “So, we’re kind of swinging up and hoping that continues to happen.”

But she says operations are overall doing well and things are now looking up. While some events have been affected, Ferrara says a busy fall and winter are expected—albeit maybe not as busy as last year.

“But all in all, we’re finding that corporate and general aviations are recovering better

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Airpark experts see promise in aviation activity

By Connor Dziawura than our partners at the commercial airports,” she says.

Lucky for the airport, projects weren’t impacted, according to Ferrara.

With Jet Aviation coming on board as a third fixed-base operator (FBO), a new facility, planned for a winter opening, will have a 30,000-square-foot hangar with a 27-foot door to accommodate larger jets. There will be 850 square feet of leasable office space including five offices with hangar access; and 8,470 square feet of FBO office space will have a pilot’s lounge, conference room and main lobby.

Because of Jet Aviation’s arrival, the Scottsdale Airport also got CARES Act funding for a project called Delta Apron Phase 2, a new connector for the third FBO. “It’s been a long time since we’ve had three FBOs,” Ferrara says. “There was a short stint where we actually have three FBOs on the Scottsdale Airport airfield, but what’s encouraging about this is that there’s the feeling that there’s enough business to go around to have a third FBO here.”

Portions of the airport are also being redeveloped.

AIRPARK Buzz That includes the new North General Aviation Box Hangars, of which Ferrara says the first phase was about 60% finished as of the forum. A second phase of construction is planned to be completed in September 2021.

Each phase costs about $4.5 million, supported

by Scottsdale’s Aviation Fund; however, the airport will recoup the costs with long-term leases already secured for the 14 box hangars.

And with only one runway, Ferrara says it’s time that it be rehabilitated. Airport officials are coordinating a 45-day project and resulting full closure (though helicopter operations will remain active) to begin in July.

The $12 million project will be funded by FAA and ADOT grants and city funds. Officials plan to work with tenants and surrounding airports to help mitigate any issues and potentially find temporary spaces to base.

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“We’ve done overlays and we’ve patched it up, but this time we’re really going to dig in there, do the whole runway in one shot,” Ferrara says, acknowledging that no weight capacities or aircraft types will be altered.

Taking the helm, Keeley—one of the leading commercial real estate experts in the Scottsdale Airpark and the Deer Valley Loop 101 employment base, among numerous other professional roles—explored the recent standing of the business landscape.

Especially over the last two years, he highlights, more apartments have been going up on the east side of the runway, by the Loop 101. Previously, he says there were a “great number” of apartments going up on the west side of the runway—by developments like Kierland Commons and Scottsdale Quarter.

Regarding a common inquiry on which side of the airpark is “better” for businesses,

he offered benefits to both—the freeway side could provide quicker access to the region, while Scottsdale Road features more amenities like retail shopping and restaurants.

And acknowledging confusion regarding the airpark over the years, he says it’s getting better—citing the planned Raintree Drive Extension, which will connect the Loop 101 and Scottsdale Road by simplifying the route between Hayden and Scottsdale roads.

“You drive through the airpark now and the office buildings and you’ll see most of the parking lots relatively empty.

So, that has impacted a little bit. However, it has not impacted nearly as bad as some of the mid-rise and high-rise buildings in other parts of the city and the country.”

But with everything going on in the world, Keeley brought the conversation back to COVID-19 and its effect on the airpark area.

Acknowledging an employment base of around 60,000 people in the airpark, Keeley admits office buildings have been “emptied.”

“You drive through the airpark now and the office buildings and you’ll see most of the parking lots relatively empty. So, that has impacted a little bit,” he says, quickly turning the subject to a relatively positive note. “However, it has not impacted nearly as bad as some of the mid-rise and high-rise buildings in other parts of the city and the country.”

But with companies working on solutions to work-from-home policies, Keeley says,

more sublease space is becoming available in the office market.

“I think that’s still going to be a yo-yo effect for the next probably 12 months,” he suggests.

“The landlords so far have not had a big issue, because their tenants are still paying the rent, even though they’re not buying the office space as much as they had previously.”

But in contrast, when it comes to buildings with a mix of office and warehouse space, Keeley highlights, “as of last month or so, there’s not any space available.”

“I have not seen it so occupied as it is now in the last 30 years,” Keeley says matter-offactly, attributing the boom to a lack of new office warehouse buildings due to high land costs and pointing to the Deer Valley area as an alternative for potential new tenants.

Asked later about the long-term impact of ride share operations and COVID-19 on parking spaces and transportation, as well as what the needs will be in five to 10 years, Keeley pointed to several instances of parking areas being replaced with buildings as well as plans for parking structures to be converted to alternate uses. The demand just isn’t there, he says. But, he suggests, it’s likely going to be another decade before the impact of autonomous driving on companies will need to be considered.

“The world is changing,” he says. “In January, the world was flying high and the access to Uber and all the services were just the greatest thing on earth. And now, I don’t know if any of you try to get Uber as much, but it’s not as not quite as convenient as it was. And hopefully that gets back to what it was previously.”

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Major Redevelopment Council OKs Adventist campus changes

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he Scottsdale City Council approved a major redevelopment of the Seventh-day Adventist campus that has bordered the Scottsdale Airport site for nearly 70

years.

On November 10, the council voted to approve several requests from The Arizona Conference of Seventh-day Adventists—including a minor general plan amendment and zoning modifications—to pave the way for the development, which could include office building, industrial aviation uses and residential.

The 75-acre site, located at the southern end of the airport near Scottsdale Road and

Sutton Drive, is home to a Seventh-day Adventist campus that includes a church and the Thunderbird Adventist Academy.

According to the development plan, the project will be built around the existing campus.

But the property owner also asked for approval of around 250 units of residential housing to replace the 300 units of dormitory and faculty housing on-site if they close the campus in the future.

At a planning commission meeting in September, Kurt Jones, a zoning attorney representing the project, noted that the plan for now is to keep the campus in place.

“This entire development plan is about keeping the campus,” Jones says. “It’s

By Wayne Schutsky about keeping 60 years of tradition of teaching students in this private religious and educational campus and keep it going for another 60 years.”

The Arizona Conference of Seventh-day Adventists has long roots in what is now known as the Scottsdale Airpark and played a key role in the airport’s creation.

The airfield that became Scottsdale Airport opened in 1942 as Thunderbird Field II, a training field for U.S. Army Air Force aviation cadets, Scottsdale historian Joan Fudala wrote in Scottsdale Airpark News.

The Arizona Conference of Seventh-day Adventists took over ownership of the Thunderbird Field II from the federal gov-

On November 10, the Scottsdale City Council approved a major redevelopment on 75 acres of land owned by the Arizona Conference of Seventh-day Adventists south of Scottsdale Airport. (Special to the Scottsdale Airpark News)

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AIRPARK Buzz ernment in 1953 and relocated Thunderbird Adventist Academy there.

After Scottsdale annexed the airfield site in 1963, the conference transferred ownership of its portion to the city “for a modest sum,” paving the way for the airport’s opening in 1967, Fudala wrote.

The conference sold other parcels to private businesses, setting the stage for the creation of the Scottsdale Airpark, one of the city’s major economic drivers today.

Now, the conference is looking to capitalize on the success of the area.

According to plans submitted to the city, the project could include two 60-foot office buildings at the southwest corner of the site at Scottsdale Road and Sutton Drive along with more office or industrial buildings farther north, behind the bus station at Scottsdale and Thunderbird roads.

Plans for the northern end of the site, which borders the airport, include aviation and industrial uses, including hangars.

Ballfields at the southwestern edge of the site and the Adventist campus at the center would remain in place.

The plan calls for phased construction, starting with the 60-foot office buildings in Phase 1 before moving to the industrial and aviation product in Phase 2.

A potential Phase 3 would include the redevelopment of the existing Adventist campus.

Under the general plan, the site was split between 30 acres designated for employment uses and 45 acres for “mixed use neighborhoods.”

The conference asked the city to transfer an additional 5 acres from the employment designation to the mixed-use neighborhoods.

Additionally, the city approved new zoning for the site, which previously included a mix of industrial zoning and rural residential zoning for homes that allowed maximum heights of between 30 and 52 feet.

The developer asked to change the zoning to a handful of special designations for mixed-use projects in the airpark to allow for greater heights.

The new zoning would allow for heights up to 134 feet, but the conference’s proposal only included heights up to 60 feet along Scottsdale Road and near the center of the site.

That height will be stepped up gradually to provide a 300-foot buffer between the taller buildings and neighborhoods to the east and south. That buffer zone would feature smaller 30- to 42-foot buildings.

Additionally, the development will feature a 60-foot-wide landscaped buffer between existing neighborhoods and the development.

The city received dozens of letters in support of the project from neighbors, although some also expressed concern about the impact the increased heights and traffic could have on their neighborhoods.

Jones told the planning commission in September that many of those issues had been addressed and that the 60-foot landscaped buffer and stepped-back heights were in place to create a transition zone between neighbors and the taller buildings.

Former Planning Commissioner David Barnett, a neighbor to the project, wrote to the city that he supports much of the redevelopment but opposes hangars on the north side of the property near residences.

“As we all know, jets, planes, helicopters and other aviation uses including future types of flying drones, taxis, etc. are currently

very loud, emit noxious fumes, frequently store combustibles, and generally are a use that is totally incompatible with residential uses,” Barnett wrote.

But Jones says those uses are consistent with the city’s character area plan for the airpark area.

“We’re only following what the character area plan states,” Jones says.

Shortly before the planning commission meeting, commissioners received an email comment stating neighbors had gathered 800 signatures opposing the project.

However, Jones said he was “highly” skeptical that such a petition exists and City Planner Bryan Cluff says staff said it has not received a copy of the petition.

The commission ultimately recommended the project for approval on a 5-1 vote.

Only Commissioner Christian Serena opposed it, for the conference plans’ lack of explicit details on how it would develop 250 residential units in the future.

There was little opposition to the project when it reached the city council.

Only Betty Janik, who will take office on the city council in January, asked the current council to postpone its vote until the city can restore in-person public comment.

She also says the council should wait to approve more class-A office buildings until there is a better idea of what demand for that space will look like in a post-COVID-19 world.

The council did not postpone the vote, though, and unanimously approved the project. 

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Zinburger Perhaps it’s Zinburger’s simplicity that makes it the best place in the area to stop in for a business lunch. With a compact menu consisting of select appetizers—like wings or onion rings—fries and sides; salads; and, of course, burgers, Zinburger would make an apt setting for a colleague get-together or perhaps even a mid-day business meeting. Add on to your meal a shake for a classic all-American burger experience or a beer or wine.

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BEST CASUAL DINING

Rinaldi’s Italian Deli From breakfast to lunch, salads to subs, one meal or catering for any occasion, Rinaldi’s is the place to go. It does made-to-order sandwiches, and it uses Boar’s Head deli meats. It offers online ordering and delivery options.

Not in the mood for a deli sub? It has omelets, baked ziti, and sausage and peppers, too.

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BEST FINE DINING

Dominick’s Steakhouse Dominick’s provides an upscale experience like no other. Based around prime steaks and fresh seafood, this fine dining eatery utilizes highest-grade domestic wagyu and USDA prime-grade beef cut in-house. Explore a delicious menu featuring everything from appetizers like chef’s “PB&J,” deviled eggs and calamari to a variety of salads; a raw bar and fresh seafood tower; and, of course, steaks and chops—not to mention plenty of other offerings we don’t have room to detail. But don’t just take our word for it; make a reservation to check out the ambiance (equipped with a valet, red carpet, chandeliers,

leather-embossed walls, artwork, marble floors and open-air rooftop seating beside a pool) or visit its website to see what else on the menu might pique your fancy—for a fancy night out.

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Talking Stick Golf Course Talking Stick Golf Course has a driving range measuring in at 17,000 square feet. Come for practice and instruction or just to hit the ball around with some buddies, then stay for lunch at The Wildhorse Grille. Talking Stick Golf Course isn’t only good for golf, but also weddings and banquets.

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Green Lotus Skin and Massage For 15 years, licensed massage therapist and skin and waxing specialist Shannon Ortega has worked in every aspect of the industry. Ortega specializes in deep tissue and sports massage as well as Brazilian waxing and skin care. She believes in continuing education for herself and clients on anything that can benefit them and the healing process.

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BEST EVENT VENUE

WestWorld of Scottsdale From Barrett-Jackson to the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, Arizona Bike Week and beyond, WestWorld of Scottsdale is well versed in bringing popular events to the area.

And with over 300,000 square feet of multiuse space featuring the likes of fields; equestrian arenas; conference, banquet and hospitality space; and plenty of parking and RV space, it makes sense why. Perhaps the next big event to hit the Valley will bring you to WestWorld to experience Scottsdale the right way.

16601 N. Pima Road, 480-312-6802, westworldaz.com

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BEST STAYCATION

Fairmont Princess Resort The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort has 750 guest rooms with two presidential suites. It offers housekeeping, laundry

services, golf concierge, a fitness center and bell staff. Looking for a relaxing vacation?

Or maybe hearing of its laundry service has made you realize you need to get away?

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Commerce Bank of Arizona Established in 2002 in Tucson, this fullservice community bank caters to small to mid-sized businesses and real estate professionals. The small list of employees works together and is dedicated to helping Arizona’s small businesses succeed.

16435 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 140, 480253-4500, commercebankaz.com

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Infinity Fitness There’s no shortage of places to work out in the Valley, but are they the right fit for you? Well, according to our readers, Infinity is the best one to get fit. With a variety of classes for youth and adults, from boxing to spin and beyond, as well as personal training, Infinity has the means to help you get—and stay—fit.

Visit the website for a free trial class and check out what else this studio has to offer.

7498 E. Monte Cristo Avenue, 480-4181079, infinityfitnessaz.com

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Hornacek’s Golf John and Brigid Hornacek opened the doors to Hornacek’s Golf in 1996 in Scottsdale and have since expanded their operations to Chandler. Hornacek’s Golf sells men’s apparel at Scottsdale Men’s

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Shoppe and offers golf club repairs, fittings and lessons at its Scottsdale and Chandler locations. It also offers state-of-the-art indoor golf simulators.

23587 N. Scottsdale Road, 480-502-0555, hornaceksgolf.com

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BEST AUTO DEALERSHIP

Scottsdale Auto Group At Scottsdale Auto Group, customers can purchase used luxury cars and trucks, as well as classic cars. The company prides itself on having a wide selection of vehicles and a great reputation of being well informed on the cars it sells.

Scottsdale Auto Group also offers loans and trade-in services.

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Sacks Tierney One of Arizona’s oldest law firms, Sacks Tierney has served the state for more than 60 years and has built a reputation based on volunteerism and professionalism. It is dedicated to serving clients without sacrificing quality for financial gain. Sacks Tierney offers numerous legal services, including banking law, construction law and health care law. Visit its website to see if Sacks Tierney can help you.

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“In the ‘go-go’ stage, you spend the money that you’ve accumulated while you still can,” Mallory says. “Travel, if that’s what you want to do, spend it on the grandkids, make a new purchase—whatever.”

In the “slow-go” stage, maybe you’re not as active, you can’t travel as much, but people are living longer. The key to a successful retirement is living the “go-go” stage to the fullest while not sacrificing financial quality of life later in the “no-go” stage.

Operating in the Scottsdale Airpark, Mallory says they see a lot of people in that first stage.

“The majority of our clients are in the Scottsdale/North Phoenix area. But once they retire, we have clients who live on a boat in San Diego, we have clients who live in high-rises in Houston. They’re taking advantage of the go-go stage—especially the ones living on a boat in San Diego,” he says with a laugh.

Helping such clients transition from the fast lane to a slower, more deliberate pathway is a challenge that the two SEC Series 65 fiduciaries address each day at their firm.

Helping baby boomers find the slow lane in retirement is URA Group’s specialty

By Jimmy Magahern Along with Office Manager Roseann Sharp, they were recently awarded “Best Financial Planning Services” by Scottsdale Progress for the second consecutive year (2019 and 2020). It’s a fertile market, particularly for the Airpark’s key demographic. According to the latest research, baby boomers are retiring in record numbers, about 10,000 per day. Yet 45% of that group are entering that stage with no retirement savings, according to the Insured Retirement Institute.

Kieber—like Mallory, a former Midwesterner who settled in the Valley about 20 years ago—says he got into financial advising after he signed up for his first 401(k) at a previous job and discovered he lacked the knowledge he needed to make smart tax and investing decisions.

“That’s why I do this,” he says. “Because

nobody got in front of me back then and gave any advisory expertise on basic concepts such as was it best to use a traditional 401(k) or was it better to use a Roth 401(k) option.

That concept could lead to a lifetime of taxfree growth in the proper situation. It wasn’t even about what to invest in (although that is important as well). It was more about not getting educated on the effect of the decisions I was making at the time. Nobody really had the capability to provide a complete financial overview of all aspects of my life, not even my financial planner.”

Together with now-retired adviser Garry Madaline, Mallory and Kieber created and developed the C.O.R.E. process, shorthand for “Comprehensive Objective Retirement Engineering.”

Essentially a comprehensive “retirement blueprint” designed to educate older adults how best to transition from what the team calls “the accumulation to the distribution stage of life.” The process looks at everything retirees may encounter in today’s complex financial world and combines them all in one plan so all aspects are working together to achieve retirement goals.

Concepts such as tax status of accounts, maximizing available income streams, what order to spend down retirement accounts, and defensive positioning of stock market assets are all considered interdependently of each other.

“Most people, and many advisers, understand all the concepts individually but tend to make decisions in ‘a vacuum’ for each,”

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Steve Mallory, co-founder of URA Group AZ, works from his office.

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Kieber says. “Unfortunately, when meshed as an overall plan, this approach lacks the synergy essential for a truly efficient plan. We take all of the concepts on in a collaborative manner with each client so they understand why specific actions are recommended.”

Before the team delves into all that, however, it starts with a consultation aimed at understanding the client’s goals and retirement objectives.

“We have a program we use called a retirement analyzer, and we plug everybody’s information into that,” Mallory explains.

“Things like how long you’re planning to work, what your salary is and what kind of monthly expenses you have. Then we arrive at a baseline of what it’s going to cost you when you step away from your job and no longer have that salary coming in.”

From there, the team starts developing an individualized plan for each client.

That’s when the true value of Mallory’s and Kieber’s combined experience really comes into play. Their website notes there are many different strategies on how to take your Social Security payments.

“All kinds of variables that go into making those decisions,” Mallory says.

“But a lot of people don’t understand what financial opportunities are available to them.

Our job is to educate them on what those variables are so that they can make the best decision possible.”

The team also keeps up on the evershifting financial landscape.

“There has been a change in the laws that affect retirees exclusively that just went into effect at the end of December,” Mallory says.

“It’s called the SECURE Act (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhance-

ment), and what it did was it moved the age at which an individual must begin taking required minimum distributions (RMDs) from 70 1/2 to 72, which is when the government forces you to take out distributions on your tax-deferred accounts—your 401(k), your IRAs, your 403(b), your 457. But in return, they took away what they call the inherited or stretch IRAs, which made it possible to leave money behind to beneficiaries—kids, anybody other than your spouse. They used to have a lifetime that they would be able to take it out. Now, it has to be done in 10 years.”

Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic that has crippled the world over the last 10 months has frightened people who had retirement in their sights.

“The reality of the stock market has come front and center to many over this past year,” Mallory says. “Markets can’t go up forever, so if you don’t have a comprehensive investment plan, you’re really asking for unwanted stress.

“Look at how long it took the economy to recover from the financial crisis of 2007-08.

If you’re 30 or 40 years old and you have a paycheck coming in every two weeks, you have the time to wait until it recovers. It’s considerably different when you’re 65 or 70 years old and you need to live off your portfolio so keeping its value intact is paramount.”

Very simply put, a different approach should most likely be taken when investing in retirement versus investing while you are working. Accepting this is critical in beginning to design a retirement plan.

Additionally, retirees face expenses they never had earlier in life. “70% of people in their retirement years will face a long-term care need,” says Mallory, quoting current

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figures from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

“And right now, the average cost of a semi-private room in a long-term care facility is around $6,800 per month. How are you going to address that cost if you need it?

Even if you don’t, the average retiree spends around $4,300 per year on out-of-pocket health care costs. You have to work things like that into your plan.”

Kieber adds, “Routinely, we are asked about basic concepts to 401(k) plans that may help make more informed decisions.

Most times it has very little to do with actual investment advice and much more about using the options available to you in the best way tax wise.

“We just say, ‘Fire away. What are you curious about? What did you read about that you’re unsure of? What do you need to know to be more confident about your retirement planning?

“If these past few months haven’t proven that a financial plan is essential, I’m not sure what will. We’ve been living through one of the more unpredictable times our world has ever seen. Back in April, I’m not sure any of us knew where we were going. Now, with promising vaccine reports, things are looking up. However, our concern is what things will look like when we must start repaying the debt we’ve incurred as a country fighting this disease.”

Mallory says now, more than ever, is the time for us all to think about becoming as tax efficient as possible.

“People we work with are very educated, smart individuals who have done very well for themselves,” he says. “They do, however, lack information to make such important decisions, mostly due to the complexities of all the factors that need to be considered.

That’s where we can help, providing the most up-to-date information so you can make the best educated decision possible.

“The arrival of the COVID-19 virus and the resulting dilemmas impacting society spotlight the necessity for addressing the uncertainty of our immediate and future financial health in these uncertain times.

Let us partner with you to navigate the best road forward toward your retirement destination.”  URA Group AZ 14300 N. Northsight Boulevard, Suite 122, Scottsdale 480-448-6270, getretirementplanning.com

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BEST BANK/ FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

First International Bank and Trust First International Bank and Trust opened in 1910 and came to Airpark in January 2004. Some of the bank’s values include owning the choices individuals make, seeking the sunshine every day, taking pride in your work and speaking up respectfully. Its vision is to make customers leave feeling like family.

7900 E. Raintree Drive, 480-948-5532, firstintlbank.com

Life is for living vibrantly

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BEST RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AGENCY

North&Co. Real Estate Comprised of a passionate community of leaders and agents, North&Co. was formed in 2013 by founder Brian North. The team created a streamlined, innovative and dynamic business model that enables agents to push to new levels of aptitude and performance.

5635 E. Thomas Road, Phoenix, 602-714-7000, northandco.com

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What do you live for?

Success is about progress, and is founded on hard work. Our experts at First International Bank & Trust can custom tailor banking solutions to best suit your operations, so you can get back to business.

BANKING | MORTGAGE | INSURANCE* | TRUST & INVESTMENTS*

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Mark Linsalata Voted BEST COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AGENT

2020

“It’s an incredible honor to be voted Best Commercial Real Estate Agent for 2020! Thank you to everyone that voted and a special thank you to all of my clients and partners that constantly challenge me to be better each day.”

CURRENT LISTING: 7400 E. MONTE CRISTO AVE.

For Sale/Lease 18,205 SF Building Prominent Signage Zoned I-1, City of Scottsdale

CURRENT LISTING: 14800 N. 78TH WAY

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BEST RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE AGENT

Frank Aazami-Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty Prior to being a real estate agent, Aazami was in top 40 radio creating awareness and converting ratings into better sales/profit.

Understanding the power of target broadcasting the right message to the right audience, Aazami took his skills to the real estate market as an investor, developer and builder, eventually getting his real estate license.

6900 E. Camelback Road, Suite 110, 480-266-0240, russlyon.com

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BEST COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AGENCY

Shell Commercial With more than 15 years of local expertise and in-depth market …continues on page 33

For Sale 8.85 Acres Scottsdale Airpark Runway Access Zoned I-1, City of Scottsdale

JUST SOLD! 7863 E. MCCLAIN DR.

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Bankrate’s Best Regional Bank

CHECK OUT MY LISTINGS! LEEARIZONA.COM

westernbanks.com 480-596-0883 7001 N Scottsdale Rd, Suite 1000 Scottsdale Member FDIC

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BEST [ collaborators

Partnerships come in many forms and if they’re good and solid, they can result in long-standing friendships. Here, at Russ Lyon | Sotheby’s International Realty | Private Client Group, we have embraced that mindset and have embedded into a proven track record of 70 years of local excellence associated with the Russ Lyon name, 275 years of pride through the Sotheby’s Auction House. Our enhanced global real estate services and experience to a select clientele, who value our tailored exposure and representation.

We have navigated over a billion dollars worth of real estate sales just within Arizona. Managing clients Global Real Estate service with pride is our expertise; providing professionalism, market knowledge, quality print to web marketing that has become our primary passion for success.

Our clients and associates from around the world continuously refer us to their friends and family as we have earned their faith and trust through the “test of time”.

We welcome you to personally get to know us better; experience the level of care we introduce to our projects. Managing real estate transaction is a simple task when you're a master in making.

Please schedule a discreet appointment with us today than explore your options.

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Congratulations Commercial Properties Incorporated, voted "Best Commercial Property Management Team"

OFFICE | INDUSTRIAL

| MEDICAL | RETAIL | MULTI-FAMILY | LAND | PROPERTY MANAGEMENT | BUILDING SERVICES

Congratulations Commercial Properties Incorporated, voted “Best Commercial Property Management Team”

At Commercial Properties Inc. (CPI), we know that having reliable and experienced property management for tenant improvements, financial management, and quick, responsive service is crucial to the success of your commercial real estate property. We take the phrase “at your service” literally and have a team at-the-ready when you need us, to handle all your property and association management needs.

With 40 years of experience, CPI knows the importance of exceeding expectations and building strong, lasting relationships. Our managers are attentive and highly responsive to the individual needs of our clients, as well as their tenants.

To learn about how CPI has helped other landlords, please call and ask to speak with Brad Libsock - Director of Property Management.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES INC. Locally Owned. Globally Connected.��

TEMPE: 2323 W. Un iversity Drive, Tempe, AZ 85281 I 480.966.2301 SCOTTSDALE: 8777 N. Gainey Center Dr., Suite 245, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 I www.cpiaz.com

…continued from page 30 knowledge, Shell Commercial is known to building owners and investors for having a proven track record of providing its clients with successful results. The firm approaches each assignment with a serious sense of urgency on behalf of its clients.

16410 N. 91st Street, Suite 112, 480-443-3992, shellcommercial.com

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BEST COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AGENT

Mark Linsalata With 30 years’ experience behind him, Mark Linsalata specializes in industrial/ flex office property sales and leasing with an emphasis in the Scottsdale Airpark, Deer Valley and Northwest Valley. Linsalata works for Lee & Associates, starting his career there in 1999.

3200 E. Camelback Road, Suite 100, Phoenix, 602-956-7777

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BEST PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Commercial Properties Inc. In business since 1981, CPI is a fullservice brokerage and property management firm for all product types. The dedicated and experienced brokerage team brings more than 350 years of cumulative experience in the commercial real estate arena. The brokers promise personalized service, thorough knowledge of Arizona’s demographic profiles and an expert assessment of the latest market, industry and economic trends.

8777 N. Gainey Center Drive, Suite 245, 480-966-2301, cpiaz.com

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Road, Suite 108, 480-998-7998, crossrealty.com

BEST CONSIGNMENT

Lost + Found Resale Interiors This consignment store offers a mix of eclectic resale furnishings, including original artwork, antiques and refurbished one-of-akind pieces. Everything from new to antique with collectibles and the little items that fill spaces, Lost + Found offers an array of choices for each customer’s specific style. It also offers in-home consulting, staging, design consultations and remodels to help buyers every step of the way.

15530 N. Greenway Hayden Loop, Suite 100, 480-588-7006, lostandfoundresale.com

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Switch Consignment, 14202 N. Scottsdale, Suite 112, 480-664-0580, switchconsignment.com Avery Lane, 15613 N. Greenway Hayden Loop, 480-991-0700, averylanehome.com

whole process is very simple. It even has online payment options.

13851 N. 73rd Street, 480-616-2150, storagewest.com

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Public Storage, 14401 N. Hayden Road, 480-447-2425, publicstorage.com Scottsdale Self Storage, 2950 N. Pima Road, 602-362-2193, castorage.com

BEST RETAIL SHOP (BOUTIQUE)

Kendra Scott Offering jewelry, home decor, gifts and beauty items, Kendra Scott probably doesn’t need an introduction. Nevertheless, whether you’re looking to get some jewelry …continues on page 35

BEST STORAGE

Storage West Storage West has been in the game for more than 40 years. Its website offers moving supplies and storage tips from how to pack up a kitchen to how to fit things into a tight space. Units can be reserved online or in person, and the

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The Lost and Found Resale Interiors is a mid to high end consignment shop, specializing in a wide range of consignment furniture and accessories. We carry everything from Mid Century Modern, to antiques, transitional, and Contemporary furniture at prices discounted 60-80% off of retail. Please visit our website gallery to see the majority of our inventory at lostandfoundresale.com/gallery

Thank you for voting us #1 15530 N GREENWAY-HAYDEN LOOP #100 SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260

480.588.7006 | lostandfoundresale.com

…continued from page 33 for your daily life or a wedding, whether you need something customized/engraved or not, if you need candles or frames, Kendra Scott has you covered. And located in Scottsdale Quarter, this well-known retailer has earned its positive reputation.

15147 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite H-155, 480525-9265, kendrascott.com

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BEST HOME GOODS

Stone Creek Furniture Not only does Stone Creek Furniture sell furniture, it offers kitchen and bathroom remodeling. The website has a plethora of photographs for inspiration on whichever room you’re

refurnishing. It even designs media walls and home theaters.

15505 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 170, 480-4513100, stonecreekfurniture.com

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Ferguson, 8340 E. Raintree Drive, Building A-1, 480-556-0103, fergusonshowrooms.com Furnishings, 15320 N. Hayden Fiesta Furnishings Road, 480-951-3239, fiestafurnishings.com

BEST HVAC

AC by J Locally owned, AC by J is committed to bringing world-class cooling and heating repair services to homes and businesses.

The company has cultivated a reputation for performing service and replacements efficiently by putting an empha-

sis on skilled, qualified and courteous team members. The full-service air conditioning and heating contractor designs, sells, installs and services equipment with the customers’ comfort and air quality in mind.

7595 E. Gray Road, Suite 1, 602-842-6972, acbyj.com

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BEST ROOFING

Behmer Roofing & Sheet Metal Behmer Roofing & Sheet Metal is dedicated to providing its customers with what they need and provide an unlimited amount of roof systems and products. With its No. 1 goal being trust, you can definitely count on …continues on page 37

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…continued from page 35 it to get the job done—and done well.

7457 E. Adobe Drive, behmerroofing.com

Pelleco Home Design, 15681 N. Hayden Road, Suite 116, 480-659-0254, pellecohd.com

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Triangle Roofing Company, 9419 E. San Salvador Drive, 602-843-7663, triangleroofing.com Acclaimed Roofing, 6619 N. Scottsdale Road, 480-454-7033, acclaimedroofingaz.com

BEST REMODELING COMPANY

California Closets Company This company believes exceptional design transforms people’s lives. Committed to offering quality custom storage solutions to help people become the best version of themselves, California Closets has more than 100 locations worldwide.

It has been helping people transform their homes to get more out of their space than they knew was possible for more than four decades.

15551 N. Greenway Hayden Loop, 623-4348888, californiaclosets.com

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The Garages of Scottsdale The Garages of Scottsdale—also known as the ultimate mancave—is every male’s dream. The Garages of Scottsdale is private, secure, 5,000-square-foot units perfect for storing boats, cars and RVs. These luxurious garages are located near premier automotive dealerships and conveniently located near plenty of entertainment and dining facilities.

7400 E. Adobe Drive, 480-292-2258

extension services. It dubs itself a new breed of salon where the hair is as important as the atmosphere.

6934 E. 5th Avenue, 480-946-2322, saintsandscissors.com

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Rumors Salon, 7001 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite …continues on page 38

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BEST HAIR SALON

Saints & Scissors To go with its great name, Saints & Scissors provides haircuts for everyone in the family, as well as blowouts, color and hair

Fe b r u a r y 2 6 th, 2 0 2 1

As one of the Chamber’s most time honored signature events, the Sterling Awards embody the spirit of our organization by celebrating the people and companies that have demonstrated excellence, innovation and community stewardship, making Scottsdale one of the best cities to live in our Nation. Over the years we have honored our city’s outstanding corporate neighbors and

Don’t miss this celebration of achievement, perseverance and community service.

For Sponsorship Opportunities or more information please contact Cheri’ Valentino

cvalentino@scottsdalechamber.com (480)355-2708 a signature event of

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Recognizes significant contributions to q u a l i t y o f l i f e a n d t h e e c o n o m i c f a b r i c of the community.

Recognizes a company that demonstrates success through product or service innovation and professionalism, and has made contributions to community-orientated projects.

Micro Business

Non-Profit Organization

Recognizes an entrepreneur ship or emerging business exhibiting success through innovation, creativity and collaboration.

R e c o g n i z e s t h e s o c i a l , c u l t u ra l , e d ucational and economic impact of an organization on its constituents and/or the broader community.

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…continued from page 37 105, 480-998-1888, rumorssalonaz.com V’s Barbershop, 9397 E. Shea Boulevard, Suite 100, 480-767-3443, vbarbershop.com

BEST DRY CLEANERS

Prestige Cleaners The family-owned Prestige Cleaners has been serving the Valley for over 50 years. It offers eco-friendly dry cleaning, laundry, tailoring and alterations, and wedding dress and heirloom preservation services.

Dedicated to exceptional customer service and convenience, Prestige Cleaners offers free pickup and delivery services.

13216 N. Scottsdale Road, 480-998-8660, prestigecleaners.com

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MEDICAL BEST DENTIST

North Scottsdale Dentistry Worries are waved goodbye as soon as a patient enters the office. According to the company, the staff takes the dread out of dentistry and turns it into an experience focused first and foremost on patients’ comfort. North Scottsdale Dentistry promises a friendly staff, easy scheduling and expert-level care. Walk away feeling refreshed and proud of your bright, healthy smile.

21809 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite C105, 480900-4966, northscottsdaledentistry.com

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BEST SENIOR/ ASSISTED LIVING

Vi at Silverstone Vi’s luxury senior living communities are a place to live life to the fullest. Vi offers resort-like surroundings and top-notch amenities, including an elevated gourmet culinary experience for residents to enjoy their cuisine.

It also offers a variety of weekly, intellectually stimulated experiences for residents.

BEST FAMILY PRACTITIONER

Grayhawk Family Practice Founded by Dr. Ida Crocker-Sabbagh in 2004, Grayhawk Family Practice offers comprehensive, high-quality health care.

Grayhawk Family Practice specializes in concierge medicine, an approach that optimizes health care and guarantees each patient receives personalized attention. It also offers innovative treatments such as IV therapy, nutritional medicine and manual massage.

10051 E. Dynamite Boulevard, Suite 110, 480-473-7003, grayhawkfamilypractice.com

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23005 N. 74th Street, 1-888-842-3780, viliving.com

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BEST PLASTIC SURGERY CENTER

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeons Dr. Paul Holden and Dr. Ryan Tsujimura blend their exceptional surgery skills with the ability to visualize new, aesthetically pleasing outcomes for their patients. They have many years of experience and are known to deliver extraordinary outcomes and service. Their medical staff is also highly qualified and provides top-notch pre- and post-operative care.

15757 N. 78th Street, Suite A, 480-498-8023, scottsdaleps.com

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The Garages of Scottsdale

• Luxury 5,000 sqft. & 6000 sqft. garage units • Two man doors per Garage • Private, Gated & Secure • Two 16’ wide by 14’ tall garage doors with commercial garage door • Site security includes gates access & video surveillance openers • Covered 20’ x 40’ wash station with power washer & water ionizer • BaldHead Cabinets • RV dump station • Each Garage has with two high efficiency A/C units • Numerous interior options - cust • 22’ - 24’ interior clear ceiling height

7400 E. Adobe Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85255

480-292-2258 Contact Bob Gawlik, Developer rfgawlik@gmail.com

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BEST FLIGHT SCHOOL

AVIATION BEST HANGAR

Scottsdale Hangar One Built in 2003, Scottsdale Hangar One prides itself on being the first completely private jet hangar complex. Hangar One’s membership is offered to individual and corporate jet owners.

The service is top notch—staff greets clients and cars are detailed.

15220 N. 78th Way, 480-624-9000, scottsdalehangar1.com Jet Aviation Jet Aviation is about to make an even bigger mark on the Airpark, as it acquired a stake in Scottsdale Jet Center last year. It’s building a Jet Aviation-branded FBO and tenant hangar. With an expanding footprint in the U.S. market, Scottsdale Jet Center allows Jet Aviation to continue its strategy of supporting customers in the locations they most frequent. jetaviation.com, 818-219-6868

COME FLY WITH WESTERN SKY HELICOPTERS TODAY FOR YOUR ULTIMATE ADVENTURE!

Signature Aviation, 15290 N. 78th Way, 480-951-2525, signatureaviation.com Ross Aviation, 14600 N. Airport Drive, 480-948-2400, rossaviation.com Scottsdale Executive Flight Training Scottsdale Executive Flight Training offers a wide variety of programs, including flight instructor classes and aircraft rentals. Looking to get a commercial pilot license? The company can help. Thinking about just sticking to a private pilot? No problem. It has that program, too. Dare I say it? The sky’s the limit at Scottsdale Executive Flight Training.

15290 N. 78th Way, Suite 101, 480-614-1166, scottsdaleflighttraining.com

Each part of the process is localized. Travelers begin the private jet experience by scheduling their trip with a local flight concierge team, then embarking from a local private terminal and flying on local planes with local pilots they know and trust.

7916 E. Beck Lane, Suite 200, 480-636-8045, jetlinx.com

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BEST HELICOPTER SERVICE

Elite Flight Training, 8014 E. McClain Drive, Suite 135, 480-305-0911, eliteflighttraining.com Sierra Charlie Aviation, 8014 E. McClain Drive, Suite 130, 480-637-2118, sierracharlieaviation.com

Western Sky Helicopters Western Sky Helicopters offers a variety of tours, from Downtown Phoenix to mountains and lakes to sunset. It also offers specialty and custom flights, and you can even gift a helicopter ride to someone (Christmas is coming).

It has ride options from 30 to 60 minutes, and the helicopter service is open 362 days a year.

7305 E. Greenway Road, 480-416-6415, westernskyhelicopters.com

BEST PRIVATE JET

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Jet Linx For 21 years, Jet Linx has provided clients with the very best customer service experience.

H5 Helicopters, 16114 N. 81st Street, 480-6073400, h5helicopters.com 

Western Sky Helicopters is the Valley’s premier Helicopter Charter and Tour Company. Family owned and based in the Scottsdale Airpark, Western Sky Helicopters delivers helicopter service like no other!

Whether you are looking for family fun, the perfect date night or ultimate VIP experience, Western Sky Helicopters has you covered.

As the preferred helicopter partner for Castle Hot Springs Resort, we can assist you with arriving for your resort stay in luxurious style, and we now offer helicopter tours right from the resort property!

7305 E Greenway Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260

(480) 416-6415 | WesternSkyHelicopters.com

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HANGAR & OFFICE SPACE COMING SOON JET AVIATION AT SCOTTSDALE AIRPORT

KSDL Coming soon, Jet Aviation’s new Scottsdale FBO will offer you an elevated experience. With easy access to the city’s business district, major attractions, and freeways, Jet Aviation Scottsdale is the perfect option for leasing hangar space that can accommodate multiple medium to large aircraft (up to a Global). In addition, our location offers prestigious office space, and our professional team is ready and able to serve all of your needs.

29,900 sq. ft. HANGAR space with 27'11" door height

850 sq. ft. of OFFICE

8,470 sq. ft. FBO

SPACE (five offices) with private

with customer office space,

access from lobby and hangar

pilot’s lounge & conference room accessible to tenants

Please contact Mike McDaniel for more information and pricing: SDLsales@jetaviation.com 818.219.6868

ACCEPTING LOIs FOR HANGAR SPACE: SDLsales@jetaviation.com I 818.219.6868

CUTTING the PAPER TRAIL Bluetail digitizes aircraft logs with cloud-based software

Canal Partners, a venture capital firm in Scottsdale, invested in Bluetail. Todd Belfer is a managing partner with Canal Partners.

By Sara Edwards

(Photo courtesy Canal Partners)

wo former Silicon Valley executives are changing the game when it comes to logging and storing aircraft records.

Stuart Illman and Roberto Guerrieri combined their backgrounds in aviation, business and technology to create a new digital aircraft logging tool, Bluetail.

“We’re a platform to get those records digitized and up in the cloud on our cloudbased software,” Illman says. “It’s the kind of thing where, in the year 2020, people assume everything is digital, but I’ve seen those things where you have this $20 million plane but you still have those paper logbooks.”

This Scottsdale startup company digitizes aircraft recordings, flight times and maintenance paperwork and uploads them into an

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online database to make them easier to access, search and share.

“If you’re a maintenance person or looking to buy a plane, you have to go to a hangar and physically look at all of their records,” Guerrieri says.

“We have a cloud-based sharing feature so that you or a maintenance person could look at these records right from their office or their home. We’re modernizing aircraft records.”

Illman and Guerrieri met while working at Apple in the Bay Area in the ’90s and stayed in contact after they left in the early 2000s. Guerrieri utilized software similar to Bluetail when he worked for WebPT in 2013, because paperwork needed to be digitized for organization.

Illman also has a background in aviation.

In the ’80s he went to flight school, where he earned his pilot’s license before pursuing an accounting degree at Ohio State University.

“With his software tech background and my business and tech background, it seemed like we had all the pieces and we put together a nice product,” Illman says.

Bluetail launched in May, during the pandemic. Guerrieri and Illman have seen these vital aircraft records unconventionally stored—in boxes in closets or in clothing hampers.

“People can lose logbooks. People could

Stuart Illman, right, and Roberto Guerrieri combined their backgrounds in aviation, business and technology to create a new digital aircraft logging tool, Bluetail. (Photos courtesy Bluetail)

We make (clients) feel a lot better when we give those files back and they’re backed up. They’re in the cloud. We take the security side very seriously. damage them. People could misplace them, and you have situations where a disgruntled maintenance person runs off with them,” Illman says.

Guerrieri says Bluetail is about the content curation, not the creation. The info and the records are already filled out by either maintenance crew or the plane owners. Bluetail uploads those records into a safe place and makes them easy to access. It has more than 120 record-scanning locations where paperwork can be submitted, either by the client or through a bonded courier service. That way, everything is properly and securely uploaded for easy access through the Bluetail app.

“We make (clients) feel a lot better when we give those files back and they’re backed up. They’re in the cloud,” Guerrieri says. “We take the security side very seriously.”

Canal Partners, a venture capital firm in

Scottsdale, invested in Bluetail and connects Ilman and Guerrieri with experts and coaches to help work through any kind of quirks that could come up with product development.

Todd Belfer, a managing partner with Canal, met Guerrieri when he was hired at WebPT, and the two hit it off immediately.

Guerrieri then connected with Belfer last year to bring his and Illman’s idea to fruition.

“I like the idea of this whole thing digitized,” Belfer says. “I was shocked that not a lot of the plane owners or companies that owned planes were doing this.”

From a consultant standpoint, Bluetail was already in a great place when it was brought on by Canal Partners, because Belfer said they had secured 25 clients without having to raise much capital, something he says is very rare for startup technology companies.

“They built the product and got custom-

ers without raising customers. That speaks volumes, because a lot of customers will raise millions before they can get 25 customers,” Belfer says.

Bluetail has been gaining traction with a variety of clients in business and industrial aviation. Guerrieri says they have customers like Fortune 100 flight departments, a government agency and flight schools. He adds that this has also created traction for Bluetail to rapidly expand to other areas of business and industrial aviation.

“It’s a lot of just manual entries,” Illman says. “There’s always a paper trail for anything that happens on that airplane.

Right now, the FAA doesn’t require that those records be digitized, but when that does happen, we’ll be ready for that rush of business. It is coming. It’s just a matter of time.” 

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fter leaving the Marine Corps, Dom Ruggiero went to the now-defunct Scottsdale Le Cordon Bleu and has been cooking since then.

“I was working at Zinc Bistro in Kierland Commons, and that is where I met my partner Charles (Barber),” Ruggiero says. “He was running the bar there for a long time. Over the years learning the industry, working different restaurants and trying to perfect my craft, I finally felt it was time for me to step out and do my own thing, and Charles felt the same.”

The friends came together to start their own restaurant—Hush Public House, which opened in February 2019. The name came from a family member telling the owners to keep their plans of opening a

Dom Ruggiero, left, and Charles Barber started Hush Public House in February 2019. (Photo courtesy Hush Public House)

restaurant on the downlow.

“Charles and I both had jobs that we were working at, so we had to keep it under wraps for a little bit,” Ruggiero says. “Charles’ mom was like, ‘You guys need to keep it on the hush so you don’t get fired,’ and it just kind of stuck.

“We threw ‘public house’ on there because we wanted it to be a cool neighborhood bar and restaurant where you can come to a couple nights a week and didn’t have to be fancy or anything.”

The duo had to close the restaurant twice due to COVID-19—the week of March 13 and in early July, during the protests after George Floyd’s death. They reopened October 1 and business has been good, according to Ruggiero.

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because people were glued to their TVs, but we have high hopes that things are turning around and we’re on the other end of it hopefully—fingers crossed,” Ruggiero says.

Prior to the July shutdown, the duo acquired the space next to their restaurant and expanded their once 40-seat space to include a new dining area, larger kitchen and office space.

“There’s a lot more kitchen space and we have an office now, which is just crazy,” Ruggiero says.

“We have a staff bathroom, like we made it. It’s been helpful to have that extra space with the minimum-capacity mandates that we have to be able to spread the guests out. It’s been very helpful, but I’m looking forward to when all of that is over and we can really see

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The Italian beef. (Photo

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what the space can do with this many seats.”

Some of the original menu items that have stood the test of time during the pandemic are the crab hush puppies with sweet corn remoulade and scallions ($16) and the date cake with bourbon toffee sauce and vanilla gelato ($10). Temporarily removed from the menu were the grilled oysters with cutino sauce butter and grana Padano ($18), until Hush regulars demanded they return. Ruggiero ordered a case the next day. “(One of the original items) since day one that people would freak out if I took off (is) definitely the oxtail,” Ruggiero says. “It’s my take on an Italian beef sandwich from Chicago. One of my first cooking jobs I had was at Taste of Chicago.

We elevated it and did it with braised oxtail and brioche from Noble (Bread).”

Ruggiero’s favorite part about being a restaurant owner is the “freedom to do as he sees fit.”

“I get to be as creative or not as creative as I want and change the menu any day or choose to,” Ruggiero says. “As a chef, it’s probably watching the growth of my cooks and seeing them progress in their careers and move on to bigger and better things and or get promoted here.”

The hardest part of being owner and chef is “everything else,” he adds.

“Once you get to be a chef, people always ask, ‘Do you still like cooking?’ and I’m like, ‘Yeah, because I don’t cook anymore,’” Ruggiero says. “I’m a glorified accountant, plumber, electrician and janitor—you are constantly putting out fires.

“But it’s ever-changing, and that’s why I like this industry. It never gets stale, so it’s fun.”

Hush is “very seasonal,” according to Ruggiero, and they use local products, including beer, to promote others.

“We have a lot of friends in the industry who have been doing it for a long time,” Ruggiero says. “So, anytime we can help promote or do things with them or collaborate, we do.

“We’re just trying to be a cool neighborhood spot that people can come to and hang out and have a good time. It’s not pretentious, but I think the food speaks for itself along with the wine list, the

Boulevardier, one evolution of the Negroni.

(Photo by Jackie Mercandetti)

cocktails, everything. It’s just what we’ve been working for our whole career and then finally being able to do it.” 

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Canopy Hotel by Hilton opened in October on Marshall Way. (Photo by Joan Fudala)

Scottsdale and Mask Up Arizona public service campaigns; Payment Protection Program loans to businesses; virtual graduations, proms and weddings; special shopping hours for seniors and other vulnerable patrons and expanded

New:

“The New Normal…” due to the COVID-19 global pandemic: 6 feet or more of social distancing; wearing face masks everywhere; Zoom meetings; quarantining; working remotely; capacity-limited or timed entry to shops, restaurants/ bars, performing venues and museums; online classes and social gatherings; hybrid K-12 classes (online at home and in classroom); initially hoarding toilet paper and store shelves empty of it; “eau de hand sanitizer” as everyone’s cologne; drive-thru COVID-19 testing sites; Shop

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curbside pickup; large events canceled/ postponed indefinitely; drive-in concerts and events; temporarily legal takeout cocktails from drive-thru windows; no buffets at restaurants or food sampling at stores; no trying on clothes in fitting rooms.

Restaurants: Copper Mule, Senor Taco, Matt’s Big Breakfast, OEB Breakfast Company, Dessert in the Desert, Rift Wine Bar & Taphouse and The Americano on Scottsdale Road; Teriyaki Madness on Pima Road; The Craftsman at Hayden Peak Crossing; Moe’s Roadhouse at DC Ranch Crossing; Wine Girl, Pizzeria Virtu, Cold Beers & Pizza, Benjamin’s Upstairs, J Town, The Dash Inn and Frasher ’s Steakhouse in Old Town; Nobu Scottsdale, Zinque, Capital One Cafe and Francine at Scottsdale Fashion Square; Pretty Please Lounge on Saddlebag Trail; Kitchen United Mix at Scottsdale/Shea; Lure Fish House at Shops at Gainey Ranch; Gabriella’s Contemporary American Cuisine in Scottsdale Ranch; Twist Bistro & Gallery at The Summit; MIXT and Culinary Dropout at Scottsdale Quarter;

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Texas Roadhouse on Via de Ventura; Stratta Kitchen at The Village at Hayden; Blue Zone and Bei Express on Hayden; Gatsby’s in the Pinnacle Peak area; The Mick in McCormick Ranch; Black Rock Coffee on Bell Road; Gabriella’s Contemporary American Cuisine on Via Linda; Snooze an AM Eatery at Pima Crossing; Broth &

Bao at SkySong Center; Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea on 87th Street.

Tourism/recreation: Canopy by Hilton Hotel on Marshall Way and its restaurants Cobre Kitchen + Cocktails and Outrider Rooftop Lounge; ADERO Resort and its Cielo restaurant on East Shea/Fountain Hills (site of former Copperwynd Resort); drive-in concerts at WestWorld; Set Jet flights from Scottsdale Airport to Cabo San Lucas; Waste Management Phoenix Open unveiled a new logo; renovated/expanded Charro Lodge at Scottsdale Stadium.

Retail: Chase Bank on Pima Road; Amazon Books and Candle Chemistry at Scottsdale Quarter; Creative Leather on Indian School Road; iSmoke at Grayhawk Plaza; St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Shop on Greenway; W Mart Asian grocery on Thomas.

Business: thredUP’s corporate office expanded to Scottsdale Financial Center on Indian School Road; Connie Health insurance navigation service; New Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce podcast that highlights businesses and retail.

Education/youth: “Hybrid learning,” combining in-person and online instruction days for K-12 students; $1 million upgrades at SUSD schools to facilitate “streaming” classes for at-home learning.

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Even One-Eyed Jack public art at Marshall Way and Indian School donned a mask during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arts/culture: Scottsdale’s first Juneteenth celebration at El Dorado Park; new public art installations: “Sunburst” at ASU SkySong Innovation Center and a Christine Lee art installation at Fire Station 603; “Ziggy’s Sister” sculpture by Al Beadle installed at Scottsdale Artists’ School; USS Arizona Memorial Gardens opened in the Talking Stick Entertainment District.

City: $29 million in federal CARES Act funds, allocated to Scottsdale, has been used to help alleviate COVID19 impacts to the city and small businesses; major improvements to Scottsdale Stadium, including an indoor event space; Fire Station 603 on Indian Bend Road and Station 616 on Loving Tree Lane; MakeA-Wish Way dedicated; Scottsdale Fire Department now using drones to extend its public safety reach; Scottsdale Good To Go Business Finder introduced; partnership with ASU to study urban heat island effect.

People in new places: New SUSD superintendent is Dr. Scott A. Menzel; November election results will put new people in office in January; David Ortega as mayor of Scottsdale and Betty Janik, Tammy Caputi and Tom Durham as members of Scottsdale City Council; Julie Cieniawski, Libby Hart-Wells and Zach Lindsay

as members of the Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board; Mark Kelly as new U.S. senator from Arizona (replacing Martha McSally); Jim Richerson of Scottsdale-based Troon Golf was elected president of the PGA of America in October.

Neighborhoods/housing: Acoya Troon modern aging community; Legacy Village Senior Community on the SRPMIC; many new condos and apartments throughout Scottsdale.

Other: Civil unrest in Downtown Scottsdale May 30 followed by a 1,000-person peaceful march through Downtown Scottsdale June 7.

Different:

Business/retail: Lost and Found Resale Interiors moved to 15530 N. Greenway-Hayden Loop.

Tourism/recreation: Arizona Boardwalk is new name for OdySea in the Desert complex; Guaranteed Rate Bowl is new name of former Cactus Bowl football game; Jack’s Gastropub at the renovated Jack Nicklaus-designed Desert Highlands Golf Club; the Scottsdale Charros will lead the staging of 2021 Parada del Sol parade and Trail’s End Festival, in partnership with the legacy Parada volunteer planning group and the city.

City: Palomino is no longer a city public library but remains a

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school library within Desert Mountain High School; new hours/days at Scottsdale libraries (due to COVID-19).

Education: Navajo Elementary School reopened after a post-fire, two-year rehab project; Hohokam Traditional School rehab complete; security upgrades to 17 SUSD school offices and other over-the-summerbreak school enhancements; Scottsdale Leadership now a six-month program; in June the School of Architecture at Taliesin (West) announced it would join forces with The Cosanti Foundation and its sites in Arizona.

Gone:

Restaurants: Sweet Tomatoes (everywhere); Four Peaks Brewing at Hayden and Frank Lloyd Wright; BRIO Tuscan Grille at Scottsdale Quarter; Charleston’s at Frank Lloyd Wright/Scottsdale; Kale & Clover at Hayden Peak Crossing; Which Wich at Grayhawk Plaza; Scottsdale Beer Company on Shea; YC’s Mongolian Grill; The Mint Ultra Lounge on Camelback.

Retail: Pier One and Steinmart stores at Pima Crossing and The Promenade; Tuesday Morning at Scottsdale/Shea (other location open); Paris store at Scottsdale/

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Entertainment: iPic movie theater at Scottsdale Quarter.

Razed for redevelopment: The 1959-vintage Papago Plaza (to make way for new Papago Plaza mixed-use development); former cinema on Scottsdale Road south of Thomas.

City: Fines for overdue materials at Scottsdale libraries were abolished.

Folks moving on: Jim Lane retires after three terms as mayor of Scottsdale; Suzanne Klapp, Virginia Korte and Guy Phillips end their terms on Scottsdale City Council; City Clerk Carolyn Jagger retired and City Treasurer Jeff Nichols resigned; Scottsdale Police Chief Alan Rodbell announced his retirement; SUSD Superintendent Dr. John Kriekard retired.

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Tourism/recreation: Caesars Republic Scottsdale hotel at Scottsdale Fashion Square; Curio Hotel by Hilton (on the site of the former Don & Charlie’s on Camelback); Edition Hotel on Camelback Road; Winfield Hotel & Residences on Scottsdale Road; a Hilton hotel at Cavasson; Comfort Suites at The Pavilions at Talking Stick; The RitzCarlton Paradise Valley; Advocates Pro Golf Association will stage a golf tournament at TPC Scottsdale in April; the LG Twins of the Korean Baseball Organization will train in Scottsdale; the historic SmokeTree Resort will be renovated; Jet Aviation at Scottsdale Airport; ASU will host NCAA golf championships at Grayhawk Golf Course in 2021-23; the San Francisco Giants will begin using a field in Papago Park for nongame Spring Training workouts (Giants games will continue to be played at a renovated Scottsdale Stadium); the Super Bowl returns to the Valley in 2023; the NCAA will bring its March Madness Final Four men’s basketball championship back to the Valley in 2024.

Business: HonorHealth/Universal Health Behavioral Health Hospital on the SRPMIC and HonorHealth Neurosciences Institute on Osborn; Mayo Clinic Phoenix Campus seven-story patient tower under construction; Gainey Business Bank in Gainey Ranch; Scottsdale Community Bank.

City: Bell Road Multiuse Sports Fields Complex; a trail at Fraesfield trailhead of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve named in honor of former Mayor Sam Campana; an amphitheater at the Gateway to the Preserve named in honor

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of former Mayor Mary Manross; the Pima-Dynamite trailhead of the Preserve; Scottsdale General Plan 2035 citizen review process ongoing; Scottsdale Civic Center facelift underway; extension to Raintree Drive in Scottsdale Airpark and an artist Phillip K. Smith III public art installation; improvements to Scottsdale Airport runway during summer 2021.

Developments: Cavasson/Nationwide on Hayden at the 101; Revel Senior Living Community on Indian Bend Road; Museum Square; new Papago Plaza mixed-use development; Entrada on McDowell at 64th Street; The Palmeraie at Scottsdale and Indian Bend roads; Marquee on Scottsdale Road; senior living facility coming to the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus on Scottsdale Road; possible redevelopment of Seventh-day Adventist campus in the airpark; The Edge at Loop 101/90th

Street; Axon campus at Crossroads East; Gentry on the Green multifamily residential development on Camelback; Story Rock residential.

Other: Continuing improvement project on Loop 101/Pima Freeway; 2020 U.S. Census results; maybe a baseball museum for Scottsdale.

Other November election results with future impact: Voters approved Proposition 207, the use of recreational marijuana (rules covering this are pending); and Proposition 208 will increase funding for education.

What didn’t happen in 2020: Numerous signature events were canceled/ postponed due to COVID-19 precautions; Southbridge II redevelopment of the Fifth Avenue area was nixed after a citizen referendum; summer 2020 was called a “non-soon” season, with no big “monsoon” rainstorms and record heat. 

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GEMINI 5/21-6/20 Industries related to travel and hospitality retail sales are targets for failure. A protest may start December off on the wrong foot, but it will bring an ending as two powerful planets head for the exit. Surprising breakthroughs may be announced with the new moon around midmonth. Clerical workers may face a cut in wages or hours or due to COVID-19.

Personal power days: December 27 and December 28.

CANCER 6/21-7/22 There’s no place like home. The year ends with a full moon on December 30. Address decisions like a move or change of job.

Circumstances and worldwide events will change our values and lifestyles. Reflect on 2020 and decide where you want to be in 2021.

Personal power days: December 29, December 30 and December 31.

LEO 7/23-8/21 One of your more positive months in the past year has arrived and sets you in a new direction on the job. A complete reset of your industry or work area takes place. Mars in Aries has you motivated and competitive.

Your best friend could be the internet these next few weeks. The final full moon on December 30 introduces some “new innovations and rules.” Look forward to an exciting future.

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VIRGO 8/22-9/23 December ’s concern centers around COVID-19. Any work or financial services will be challenged by the rapid developments and demands of the crisis and politics.

Outdated rules and social norms are being redesigned and taken as top priority all month.

A last-minute change of work schedules or demands can be easily avoided.

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LIBRA 9/24-10/23 Your ability to be a positive influence will be put to use in the next few decades. Expect rapid changes in culture and international affairs.

Individual arts, music and entertainment is about to take a new twist. There’s a definite need for balance and cooperation. Expect the new moon on December 14 to affect education.

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SCORPIO 10/24-11/22 Prepare for goodbyes or a final decision.

The economy is threatened; remain cautious when spending. Do your homework and keep an eye on the sliding stock market.

Midmonth presents monetary options in the weeks ahead. Put travel on the back burner.

Last month’s full moon brought an ending.

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SAGITTARIUS 11/23-12/21 Altered topics include laws, regulations, restrictions, structures, humanitarian principles, education and politics. December’s big story is being written and edited by 2020’s last total eclipse on December 14. Shifting planets around December 17 will introduce you to our “new norm.” From 2020 to 2023, pay attention to your profession. The last total eclipse moon (December 14 to December 15) puts a spotlight on better work-related opportunities.

Personal power days: December 13 and December 14.

CAPRICORN 12/22-1/19 No tears, no regrets as you close the door on the challenging past three years. Your sign identifies with governments, corporations, businesses, responsibility and ownership.

Expect many small businesses and law and order to collapse.

Personal power days: December 15 and December 16.

AQUARIUS 1/20-2/18 Bid the old world goodbye on December 17. New moons are timely for starting new projects. You’ll be switching lanes and learning something new. The good news is the pace of world events quickens as we move forward, with a wee bit of limited holiday socializing.

Personal power days: December 17, December 18 and December 19.

PISCES 2/19-3/20 December brings an ending to this material world. You may be rewriting the rules this month. Those in the healing arts will be busy.

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